Veterinary Assistant

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Who we are:
Have you ever wanted to join a locally owned fast growing veterinary hospital? A place that is People Focused and Pet Driven. Opened in February of 2023 and expanding across the bay in 2024 Beacon Veterinary Hospital is a place where talented veterinary professionals are able to shine. Come be a part of this unique opportunity at Beacon!
Join us today and help develop Tampa Bay's only locally owned and operated 24/7 Pet Emergency Hospital.

Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital is the only locally owned and operated 24/7 ER facility in Tampa Bay, located in the heart of beautiful St. Petersburg, FL. In an increasingly corporate landscape, we aim to provide an experience we’d want for ourselves and for our community. Beacon aims to have an employee centric workplace that truly values the people that make us great! We hire talented individuals whose number one priority is the comfort and health of pets and the families that love them. By valuing and supporting our team first, our people can focus on being their best selves.

About St. Petersburg:
Located on the west coast of Florida and known as the “Sunshine City”, St. Petersburg averages 361 days of sunshine per year and is considered one of the crown jewels of beautiful Tampa Bay. St. Petersburg is consistently ranked as one of the country's most pet friendly cities. Live where others vacation and enjoy a great work life balance for you and your furry friend. From a vibrant and diverse downtown to our award winning white sand beaches, St. Petersburg has something to offer everyone on two feet or four!

What we’re seeking:

• We are seeking experienced veterinary assistants to join our emergency team. 1 year of emergency experience or 1-2 years of general practice experience is required.

• Assistants serve an essential role in our hospital and provide excellent patient handling and care. Comfort working and caring for animals that are in critical condition is required.

• Our hospital is 24/7/365 and our assistants require flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the triage and stabilization of incoming emergent patients
• Capable in safe animal restraint and handling
• Assist in providing nursing care to critical and stable patients
• Assist in providing timely and proficient treatments and procedures to patients
• Assist ER doctors with exams, treatments and procedures
• Immediately respond to STAT situations and codes. Capable of assisting in patient care and treatments of the critically ill
• Capable of assisting in surgical prep
• Perform in-house laboratory work and assist in obtaining diagnostic imaging
• Able to restrain pets for administration of medications and treatments
• Fill medications accurately
• Assist in cleaning / sterilization of medical equipment and instruments
• Work collaboratively with doctors and staff to ensure hospitalized patients receive the best possible care
• Able to communicate client updates of patients in our care
• Proficient in communication and empathy with clients. Capable of providing comfort to patients as well as their owners
• Comfortable presenting treatment plans with owners and having conversations regarding financial requirements
• Utilize whiteboard software and assist in updating treatment status
• Recognize subtle change in clinical status of patients and alert doctors promptly to these updates
• Ability to communicate discharge and medication instructions with clients

Compensation:

• Hourly rate is $21 per hour based on experience, credentials, schedule availability and other factors

Benefits:

• Eligible full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation time
• Scrub allowance
• Paid parental leave
• Pet care discounts
• Continuing education allowance travel assistance

Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job is physically active and requires frequent bending. It also requires routine lifting and restraining of animals in excess of 50 pounds.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you’re looking to join an exciting start up and provide emergent pet care in the beautiful St. Petersburg area, APPLY TODAY!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• We are hiring candidates that have the flexibility to accommodate day, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Do you have the ability to work these shifts?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21